For those of you in Thailand on a DTV visa — is Rawai a good place to base yourself as this is where I’ve seen a decent Muay Thai gym under the soft power visa, or would you recommend another area of Phuket?

While I’m out there, I’d love to connect with others into fitness/gym life and digital nomads. Would you recommend renting a motorbike or a car, and what are the typical costs? I know motorbikes are easy to rent, but I only have an international driving license (not a motorbike one), so I’m not sure how that works.

Same with accommodation — did you sort it once you arrived or book in advance? Roughly what are the monthly costs for a decent place in Phuket?

Also, how did you go about meeting like-minded people? I’d like to avoid feeling isolated, as I’m moving from the UK and hoping to meet people into fitness, good vibes, and community.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated as I’m getting flights to Phuket booked and sorting putting things into storage back home in the UK currently preparing to move. Thanks in advance!

For those of you in Thailand on a DTV visa — is Rawai a good place to base yourself as this is where I’ve seen a decent Muay Thai gym under the soft power visa, or would you recommend another area of Phuket?

While I’m out there, I’d love to connect with others into fitness/gym life and digital nomads. Would you recommend renting a motorbike or a car, and what are the typical costs? I know motorbikes are easy to rent, but I only have an international driving license (not a motorbike one), so I’m not sure how that works.

Same with accommodation — did you sort it once you arrived or book in advance? Roughly what are the monthly costs for a decent place in Phuket?

Also, how did you go about meeting like-minded people? I’d like to avoid feeling isolated, as I’m moving from the UK and hoping to meet people into fitness, good vibes, and community.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated as I’m getting flights to Phuket booked and sorting putting things into storage back home in the UK currently preparing to move. Thanks in advance!

Can I drive a rented motorbike into Cambodia? I have a Philippine driving license that according to what I've read should be valid in all ASEAN countries, also according to the renter of the bike.

Thanks

Any recommendations on a motorbike rental place that I can rent a Yamaha NMax in very good condition? Something that is maybe less than 2 years old and hasn't been completely beat up.

I'm certainly willing to pay a significant premium to find a late model and excellent condition motorbike but it seems like the rental stores that I've gone to have stuff that's pretty rough.

Update: looking for this motorbike in Bangkok.

Hi,

I want to travel to other countries in Asia, and be able to legally rent a motorbike. So, I want to get a motorbike license. Since the Thailand 2 year license is not able to issue IDP(?), this rules Thailand out. What other country could i travel to short term and get a license fairly easily?

Info:

* If it matters, i have a car license from home country since 10+ years.

* Must be able to issue IDP for the motorbike license.

* Must be able to get the license on a tourist visa. Preferably i fly in, spend a week or two there to get everything done. Fly out.

* Bonus points if its also convertible to a 5 year license back in thailand.

What are my options?

And thanks a lot, this community is always helpful.

Where are people renting cheap scooters at the moment in Phuket? Only want a Click, Fino or the dreaded Scoopy.

anyone can recommend best motorbike for rent company I've heard so much bad comment about scam etc. would be good if you would recommend something reliable.

* we're staying in Phuket (for points by Sheraton)